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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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